Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 ml)

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2948

USA Brand Name

Ceftax

Strength

1000mg

Generic Name

Cefotaxime

Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories, India

## Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime)

## What Is The Generic Name For Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml):

Cefotaxime is the generic version for Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml)

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime)

Ceftax

## About Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime)

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) contain an active ingredient, Cefotaxime which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in treatment of serious bacterial infections of various body parts like urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, genitals, infections of the stomach or intestines. It is widely available at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and you must buy it by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Alkem Laboratories, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml). It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) Injection contain Cefotaxime, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) is used in the treatment of disease conditions like:

Bacterial Septicemia

Gonococcal Infection

Urinary Tract Infection

Pneumonia

Osteomyelitis

Surgical prophylaxis

Bacterial Meningitis

Intra-abdominal Infections

Bone and Joint infections

Skin and Soft tissue infections

Gynecologic infections

## How Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime) Works:

Cefotaxime is the basic content present in Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml). Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

## Before You Use Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cefotaxime

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor must know about all of your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, and Supplements you are taking.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

You should not use Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are allergic towards any penicillin antibiotic

Always discuss with your doctor for best suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) contains Cefotaxime, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and has availability in various strengths and substitutes but should be given on prescription only. Discuss with your doctor for the duration and the dosage of the medicine as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) at a fixed time.

## How Much Of The Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime) to Be Used:

As Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml). Do not take it on your own and for longer time than prescribed by doctor.

## How To Take The Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml). Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime):

You are always advised to take Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms is suspected.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage. Since Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Taxim 1000 Mg Injection (5 Ml) (Cefotaxime)

Abdominal pain

Black or tarry stools

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Increased heartbeat

Skin rash

Difficult or painful urination

Blurred vision

Fever with chills

Loss of appetite

Seizures

Pain at the injection site

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) may interfere with other medicines you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always inform your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that well planned medication can be recommended. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amikacin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

It interacts with few diseased conditions like:

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Renal Dysfunction

Seizure disorders

Liver Disease

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

## Warning And Precaution:

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

It should be used with caution in patients with conditions that requires sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), and fluid retention.

It is not recommended for Children and Adolescents

Consult your physician to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment for better results.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Regular monitoring of electrolytes levels and vital signs is necessary for patients

Drink sufficient amount of water to minimize the stomach irritation.

Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dosage, time, and strength of the medicine

## Indications:

Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this Injection before completion of the course on your own.

## Storage:

Store the Taxim 1000 mg Injection (5 ml) at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injections should be intact and not damaged while storing.